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Daniel Okafor

Daniel Okafor edits Tech & Science for Global Pulse, covering AI, research, space and discovery without jargon.

Apple in early talks with PrismML over on-device AI shrinking tech

Apple in early talks with PrismML over on-device AI shrinking tech

Apple is in early discussions with PrismML, a Caltech spinout, to evaluate technology that compresses large AI models for use on devices.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Reflect Orbital gets FCC approval to launch first solar reflector satellite

Reflect Orbital gets FCC approval to launch first solar reflector satellite

California startup Reflect Orbital will launch a demonstration satellite to beam sunlight to Earth, sparking a debate between innovation and astronomical preservation.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 12:05 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Durham University astronomers find earliest evidence of nuclear discs

Durham University astronomers find earliest evidence of nuclear discs

Durham University astronomers find earliest evidence of nuclear discs

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 11:03 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
OpenAI's First Device Will Be Movable, Screenless Speaker Built as AI Companion

OpenAI's First Device Will Be Movable, Screenless Speaker Built as AI Companion

OpenAI is developing a movable smart speaker designed as a physical manifestation of ChatGPT, though the project faces a trade secret lawsuit from Apple.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 10:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Scientists sail for Greenland to study glacier melt risk

Scientists sail for Greenland to study glacier melt risk

An international team is deploying advanced robotics in Greenland to investigate climate tipping points and develop an early warning system for ice loss.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 05:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
US and China compete for strategic water ice at lunar south pole

US and China compete for strategic water ice at lunar south pole

The United States and China are competing to establish permanent lunar bases, targeting water ice deposits that could serve as a critical fuel source.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
OpenAI developing portable screenless smart speaker as first hardware device

OpenAI developing portable screenless smart speaker as first hardware device

OpenAI is entering the hardware market with a portable AI speaker designed to act as a proactive humanlike companion. The project comes amid a legal battle with Apple.

Tech & Science ·15 Jul 2026, 03:02 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September 2026

Microsoft Entra ID gets passkeys default authentication starting September 2026

Microsoft is replacing phishable SMS and voice-based MFA with passkeys as the default sign-in method for Microsoft Entra ID in the public cloud.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Astronomers detect first magnetic fingerprint of a gamma-ray burst

Astronomers detect first magnetic fingerprint of a gamma-ray burst

Researchers using the NSF VLA detected polarized radio emission and Faraday rotation from GRB 260310A for the first time. These findings provide a direct method to measure the magnetic fields driving these explosions.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 22:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
PlayStation delays FlexStrike wireless fight stick due to production issues

PlayStation delays FlexStrike wireless fight stick due to production issues

PlayStation has delayed the launch of the FlexStrike wireless fight stick to an unspecified date due to unexpected production issues.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 21:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
New Study Reveals Children Drive Cultural Change

New Study Reveals Children Drive Cultural Change

New research suggests children are active drivers of cultural change rather than passive learners, introducing critical diversity and innovation to their communities.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 17:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Forest soils release more CO2 as stable carbon breaks down under warming

Forest soils release more CO2 as stable carbon breaks down under warming

Forest soils release more CO2 as stable carbon breaks down under warming

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 16:07 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
YINCAE launches UF 120LA epoxy underfill for advanced chip packaging

YINCAE launches UF 120LA epoxy underfill for advanced chip packaging

YINCAE's new UF 120LA high-purity liquid epoxy underfill is designed to protect advanced chip packaging from thermal and mechanical stress without requiring cleaning.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Nintendo to reveal Switch 2 details in April 2 Direct presentation

Nintendo to reveal Switch 2 details in April 2 Direct presentation

Nintendo has scheduled a comprehensive Direct presentation for April 2 to unveil the Switch 2, featuring updated hardware specifications and a new Mario Kart title.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 13:01 ·Daniel Okafor 4 min read
Genetic Map Details the Function of Almost Every Stem Cell Gene

Genetic Map Details the Function of Almost Every Stem Cell Gene

Using Perturb-seq and CRISPR technology, researchers have developed a comprehensive reference atlas detailing how individual genes control human stem cell identity.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 12:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Buzz Aldrin auctions 24 watches at Sotheby's New York

Buzz Aldrin auctions 24 watches at Sotheby's New York

Sotheby's is auctioning 24 watches from the personal collection of Buzz Aldrin as part of the 2026 Space Exploration auction.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 08:01 ·Daniel Okafor 2 min read
Foreo Expands Beauty Tech Portfolio With LED Devices and Wellness Supplements

Foreo Expands Beauty Tech Portfolio With LED Devices and Wellness Supplements

Swedish beauty tech company Foreo is diversifying its portfolio with the launch of targeted LED skin panels and a comprehensive 85-ingredient wellness elixir.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 07:04 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Toy industry recalls 14 products following consumer safety complaints

Toy industry recalls 14 products following consumer safety complaints

A detailed look at various toy recalls caused by toxic chemicals, mechanical failures, and choking hazards that led to new safety regulations.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 04:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
UIUC researchers develop first omnidirectional 3D thermal cloak

UIUC researchers develop first omnidirectional 3D thermal cloak

A team from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has developed a hybrid material capable of guiding heat around objects from any direction.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read
Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

Why is Venus hotter than Mercury, when Mercury is closer to the Sun?

While Mercury is closest to the Sun, Venus holds the record for the highest temperatures in the solar system due to its dense, carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere.

Tech & Science ·14 Jul 2026, 02:01 ·Daniel Okafor 3 min read